giving back
Example Sentences
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"She always believed in giving back, especially in her efforts to promote literacy," said Democratic former president Bill Clinton.
From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026
Axon Enterprise plunged 14% to $522.46 even after the maker of Taser guns and drones posted earnings above the Wall Street peg, giving back some of the speculative gains ahead of its earnings report.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
“We’re putting in the work to make fundraisers for social issues and giving back to our community. Raving and DJing helps to heal trauma and helps us to open up.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026
Joy said the scheme was "a way of giving back" and a way to give the artists a "huge sense of pride".
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
“But when Mrs. Parker called me, I really wanted to be part of it. It’s my way of giving back, I guess,” Maxine says.
From "Piecing Me Together" by Renée Watson
